Dengue virus (DENV) is a medically important flavivirus and the aetiological agent of
Dengue, a normally self-resolving febrile illness that, in some individuals, can progress into
Severe Dengue (SD), a life-threatening disorder that manifests as organ impairment,
bleeding and shock. Many different risk factors have been associated with the development
of SD, one of which is obesity. In many countries where DENV is endemic, obesity is
becoming more prevalent, therefore SD is becoming an increased public health concern …